Problem And Purpose Template
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Problem and Purpose Statement Templates
Templates for Purpose Statements
Below are the criteria from the checklist that show the parts required in the problem statement. Samples of a qualitative, quantitative, and mixed study problem statement are provided as examples.
|Problem Statement |
|1. General problem identifying need for study: The problem is ______ |
|2. Specific problem proposed for research: 3 out of 5 chief executive officers are overweight and at risk for heart attack |
|3. Introductory words describing methodological approach given and appropriate to the specific problem; “This qualitative or quantitative case |
|study will explore or examine…” …show more content…
Only 5% of 1,220 community colleges (specific problem: encourage numbers, as that helps illustrate specific problem) have African American presidents (Phelps & Taber, 1997). African American women occupy a small percentage of Phelps’ figure of 5%.
This qualitative case study (study type) will describe personal and professional perceptions experienced by 20 African American women who have achieved the role as a United States community college president. (population) The data will provide leaders information related to leadership development, mentoring, and accession strategies for African American females interested in community college presidential roles.
Quantitative Problem
Problem and Purpose Statement Templates
Templates for Purpose Statements
Below are the criteria from the checklist that show the parts required in the problem statement. Samples of a qualitative, quantitative, and mixed study problem statement are provided as examples.
|Problem Statement |
|1. General problem identifying need for study: The problem is ______ |
|2. Specific problem proposed for research: 3 out of 5 chief executive officers are overweight and at risk for heart attack |
|3. Introductory words describing methodological approach given and appropriate to the specific problem; “This qualitative or quantitative case |
|study will explore or examine…” …show more content…
Only 5% of 1,220 community colleges (specific problem: encourage numbers, as that helps illustrate specific problem) have African American presidents (Phelps & Taber, 1997). African American women occupy a small percentage of Phelps’ figure of 5%.
This qualitative case study (study type) will describe personal and professional perceptions experienced by 20 African American women who have achieved the role as a United States community college president. (population) The data will provide leaders information related to leadership development, mentoring, and accession strategies for African American females interested in community college presidential roles.
Quantitative Problem